Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
In a two part multiple jet pump of which a first part consists essentially of a manifold ring which is provided with a pressurized water inlet and a first plurality of radially spaced, forwardly, and convergingly, directed jet nozzles, a second part consists essentially of a tube having a bell end, said second part being provided, proximally to and at a fixed axial distance from the bell end, with a second plurality of radially disposed bosses equal in number to said first plurality, each boss containing a forwardly, and convergingly, directed porthole adapted to snugly receive a corresponding one of said jet nozzles wherein high pressure water passes through said jet nozzles and into said tube whereat said high pressure water entrains a pumped fluid and develops a low pressure, the improvement consisting of assembling the jet pump by forced simple coaxial translation motion of said first part over said bell end of said second part, all of said jet nozzles simultaneously engaging and entering corresponding ones of said portholes with transitory snake-like flexure in an intermediate position and finally penetrating to a "home position" whereat said jet nozzles revert to their original, free of stress or distortion, molded, straight configuration, and securing said first part to said second part proximally in said "home position" by suitable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
In a two part multiple jet pump of which a first part consists essentially of a manifold ring which is provided with a pressurized water inlet and a first plurality of radially spaced, forwardly, and convergingly, directed jet nozzles, a second part consists essentially of a tube having a bell end, said second part being provided, proximally to and at a fixed axial distance from the bell end, with a second plurality of radially disposed bosses equal in number to said first plurality, each boss containing a forwardly, and convergingly, directed porthole adapted to snugly receive a corresponding one of said jet nozzles wherein high pressure water passes through said jet nozzles and into said tube whereat said high pressure water entrains a pumped fluid and develops a low pressure, the improvement consisting of assembling the jet pump by forced simple coaxial translation motion of said first part over said bell end of said second part, all of said jet nozzles simultaneously engaging and entering corresponding ones of said portholes with transitory snake-like flexure in an intermediate position and finally penetrating to a "home position" whereat said jet nozzles revert to their original, free of stress or distortion, molded, straight configuration, and securing said first part to said second part proximally in said "home position" by suitable means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The jet pump according to claim 1 wherein the number of said first plurality is four.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The jet pump according to claim 1 wherein the material of construction is a viscoelastic polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The jet pump according to claim 3 wherein the viscoelastic polymer is a thermoplastic polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The jet pump according to claim 3 wherein the viscoelastic polymer is a thermoset polymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The jet pump according to claim 3 wherein the viscoelastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, polyester and polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The jet pump according to claim 6 wherein the viscoelastic polymer is cross-linked polyethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The jet pump according to claim 7 wherein the cross-linked polyethylene is one selected from the group consisting of MARLEX CL 50 and MARLEX CL 100 manufactured by Phillips Petroleum Company.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The jet pump according to claim 1 wherein said first and second parts are monolithic parts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
73 words
The jet pump according to claim 9 wherein any one of said jet nozzles is viscoelastic to the extent that, after having been stressed in cantileverflexion for 1 second to a displacement distance as measured at the tip of said jet nozzle equal to the shank length of said jet nozzle times 0.125, said jet nozzle will spontaneously revert upon relief of said stress to its original straight, molded configuration within 24 hours.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The jet pump according to claim 10 wherein said manifold ring is provided with one or more optional hose stubs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The jet pump according to claim 11 wherein the pressure water inlet to said manifold ring is stepped to receive hoses of different diameters.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The jet pump according to claim 12 wherein the inside diameter of said bell end is provided with thread lugs to threadably engage a spiral wound suction hose.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The jet pump according to claim 13 wherein means is provided for fine adjustment of the performance by limited translational advancement or retraction of the jet nozzles in the portholes from "home position" to alter their angle of convergence and securing thereat.